[Spadge1077]

we are just watching this as in the remake not seen it all as only been watching for 15 mins
my daughter reckons in the old version they built a choc temple and it melted ?? we can't recall that bit can anyone confirm ?thx

[Snowyface]

Originally Posted by Spadge1077

we are just watching this as in the remake not seen it all as only been watching for 15 mins
my daughter reckons in the old version they built a choc temple and it melted ?? we can't recall that bit can anyone confirm ?thx

That was just in the remake Hope you enjoyed the film!

[Spadge1077]

oo perhaps we'd best watch it all then - thx

[LykkieLi]

They are different but both are excellent in their way. It's just such a good story!

[Listentome]

Originally Posted by Snowyface

That was just in the remake Hope you enjoyed the film!

Also in the book, so it was nice to see it included.

[Nailz]

I really like the remake. It's on ITV3 quite a lot these days.

[Fabala]

The original was just an insult to the book.

[Platinum_Rose]

I like both, the remake has more parts from the book though

[Hugh Jboobs]

I think the remake was an insult to the book.

All that "bad relationship with my dentist father" crap.

Though admittedly the original didn't stick to the book all that much either!

[Fabala]

Originally Posted by Hugh Jboobs

I think the remake was an insult to the book.

All that "bad relationship with my dentist father" crap.

Though admittedly the original didn't stick to the book all that much either!

At least when it varied from the book in the remake they were somewhat conceivable ideas. Willy Wonka could've had a bad father relationship within the world of the book. Charlie couldntve been American with no father in the book. There were just too many unnecessary Americanisations for my liking.

The film isn't even called Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. If you're going to use someone like Roald Dahls material you should respect it. He hated the original film.

[Hugh Jboobs]

Originally Posted by Fabala

He hated the original film.

Aye. He wanted Spike Milligan to play Willy Wonka.

[Platinum_Rose]

Didn't Roald Dahl also hate The Witches film?

[-GONZO-]

Originally Posted by Platinum_Rose

Didn't Roald Dahl also hate The Witches film?

Yep

Roald Dahl regarded the film as "utterly appalling"

[Hugh Jboobs]

Does anyone know if Roald Dahl like any of the films of his books?

One story of his that I always thought would have made a good film was The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.

[Fabala]

Originally Posted by Hugh Jboobs

Does anyone know if Roald Dahl like any of the films of his books?

One story of his that I always thought would have made a good film was The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.

I'm not sure but I always got the impression he'd have enjoyed Danny the Champion of the World.

And I doubt he would've liked Matilda.

[Hugh Jboobs]

Originally Posted by Fabala

I'm not sure but I always got the impression he'd have enjoyed Danny the Champion of the World.

And I doubt he would've liked Matilda.

Certainly not.

I'm seeing a theme here. I think that Dahl (like me) couldn't abide precocious little American child actors!

[Fabala]

Originally Posted by Hugh Jboobs

Certainly not.

I'm seeing a theme here. I think that Dahl (like me) couldn't abide precocious little American child actors!

Especially when they're thrust into Dahl stories for no good reason.

[elasticlove]

Originally Posted by Fabala

I'm not sure but I always got the impression he'd have enjoyed Danny the Champion of the World.

And I doubt he would've liked Matilda.

I really liked Matilda!

[Fabala]

Originally Posted by elasticlove

I really liked Matilda!

It was a favourite of mine when I was little. But at the end of the day it's not faithful to the book and that's why I don't think he would've liked it.

[woot_whoo]

Dahl didn't like The Witches because it changed the ending so dramatically.

He didn't like Willy Wonka because he thought the script was altered from his own version and he didn't think Gene Wilder fit the role as much as Spike Milligan would have. I can't imagine he'd have liked the Depp version - his portrayal was even less like the character in the book; instead, he modelled it on Michael Jackson for some unfathomable reason.

[halloweenbabe]

I know someone who worked on the remake... just saying... I know someone who works in Hollywoodland

[Lewnaticc]

The original film is dire, even Dahl thought so.

[Hugh Jboobs]

I often think that a lot of authors must hate the movie adaptations of their books. Maybe their pay cheque helps soften the blow!

[peon]

i like the remake, Depp's Wonka is just so smilingly sinister

[Fear of Fours]

The original is a childhood favourite and still a film I watch every now and again. I also bought the soundtrack last year which is a great listen. I've seen the Tim Burton film a few times and really enjoyed it.